PUBLIC transport commuters can look forward to more breathing space onboard trains during rush hours from Friday, when SMRT Corp rolls out an extra 112 train trips per week.

It will be the fourth increase in number of trips SMRT has made since February, bringing the total number of weekly trips added in eight months to 895.

This translates to an 11 per cent increase in number of trips - timely, given the surge in public transport ridership, especially on trains.

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